filmmaking tips and tricks Archive
It goes without saying, gimbals are ubiquitous these days. If you’ve been to any kind of tech convention or public event lately, odds are you’ve seen a multitude of videographers using small mirrorless cameras mounted on all types of stabilizers. It’s surely normal for professional filmmaking but
Blackmagic has been making waves in the industry lately but before we get our hands on the brand new Pocket 6K that was announced just a week ago, let’s take a closer look at the previous unexpected arrival – the URSA Mini Pro G2. This small beast
All of the most recent cameras have raised the bar when it comes to frame rates. It’s common to have access to a camera that shoots 120fps in FullHD these days. There is, however, a set of limitations that we have to deal with, like all sorts
More often than not, if you’re working as a wedding videographer, ENG, or a documentary kind of shooter, you’ll find that any kind of tool or tip that can speed up your work, or even get it slightly faster and less cumbersome, is more than welcome. So,
Adobe continues to improve their cross-device editing app Premiere Rush by turning into a more powerful and flexible platform that allows users to edit and share videos quickly and easily on the go from their smartphone, tablet or computer. The company just added an exciting new feature
There has always been a kind of love-hate relationship between content creators and Apple. Maybe you are one of those seasoned professionals who remember the time when almost every graphic studio in the world worked only on Macs, Mac OS did not have the X at the
If you are a loyal fan of using Final Cut Pro for all your video editing projects, we have some fabulous news for you. Motion Array has just released FCPx Plugins to give you a plethora of easy-to-use, professional-grade plugins and templates for just about every aspect
There are many drones out there to choose from, even consumer electronics stores now easily have a couple on display. While many countries and states around the world are struggling to keep up with their legislation on the matter, the use of drones has become something almost
I’m quite sure that no one could imagine, just a few years back that Sony could get such a huge market share in the filmmaking industry. Apart from the high-end production CineAltas, no filmmaker in the world would think twice between a Canon and a Sony. These
There are plenty of reasonably priced vlogging cameras available on the market these days including the a5100, a6000, RX100 VI, and even the Canon GX7. However, one major drawback that these offerings do share is the absence of a microphone jack – a feature reserved for higher-end
I’m sure you’ve seen numerous videos where iPhone-style message notifications float in the air, as if they belong to the environment the shot takes place in. The graphics even go as far as following every bit of camera shake, emphasizing the faux-realism of the non-diegetic elements. If
When creating transitions, it’s often too easy to get carried away with fancy and expensive third-party packs. Rather than investing hundreds of dollars in digital presets, you may want to consider performing in-camera transitions instead. Not only does using this technique saves money, but it also gives
When it comes to editing inside of DaVinci Resolve, a lot of computer power is required to get a smooth editing experience. Even though having a fast editing machine is important, beginner filmmakers may not have the luxury of editing on pro-level workstations or laptops. In fact,
As more and more filmmakers are getting their hands on the Pocket 4K, some small quirks referring to this otherwise great camera began to emerge. There are not many cameras (if any) that provide so much bang for the buck, but at the same time, this comes
The worst nightmare to any creator, be it a photographer, a filmmaker or even a designer is data loss. The unspoken terror that dominates this digital age is with no doubt the possibility that in a blink of an eye all of your data could be gone,
While we wait for the A7SIII to break the surface and appear like some white whale we are all expecting, we have to live with the A7III and the files it gives us. Don’t get me wrong, though, the A7III is still a great camera, and it
There are tools that allow us filmmakers to convey emotion and energy through otherwise dull and boring shots. It may be a crane, a steadycam, a dolly, or for those who can’t afford a set of tracks or a Jimmy Jib, usually it’s a slider. Sliders are
A couple of months ago, on MAKE. ART. NOW. YouTube channel popped up an enticing video shot in the moonlight with a BMPCC 4K, a great camera that is surely not famous for its low light performance. How did Josh Yeo get away with that? Well, he
Sony has got through times of a huge success with their mirrorless camera lineup as more and more filmmakers make the switch or begin their careers with a Sony Alpha camera in their hands. But as common and known as the brand can be, and as efficient
It’s getting more and more common to see filmmakers using gimbals, sliders, and whatnot to stabilize the movement of their camera while shooting. These systems have become more advanced with every new iteration, but sometimes you just don’t have a stabilizer at your disposal, or you simply
